Bottle Gourd (Lauki / Doodhi / Sorakaya)

🥒 Bottle Gourd (Lauki / Doodhi / Sorakaya)

Scientific Name: Lagenaria siceraria

Category: Fresh Vegetable

HSN Code: 07099910

✅ Product Summary:

Bottle Gourd, also known regionally as Lauki, Doodhi, or Sorakaya, is a light green, bottle- or club-shaped vegetable characterized by its smooth, waxy skin and spongy white inner flesh. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is prized for its hydrating and nutritional properties.

📏 Physical Specifications:

Shape: Bottle-shaped / Cylindrical / Club-like

Length: 15–40 cm

Diameter: 5–10 cm

Weight Range: 300 g – 2 kg (depending on maturity)

Skin Color: Light green to pale green (smooth & waxy)

Flesh Color: White

Texture: Firm and spongy when fresh

Seeds: Small, soft, edible when tender

🌿 Nutritional & Health Benefits:

Water Content: Approximately 92–96%

Low in Calories: Aids in weight management

Rich In:

Vitamin C, Dietary Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium

📦 Storage & Handling:

Shelf Life: 1 to 2 weeks (when refrigerated)

Optimal Storage Temperature: 10–12°C

Recommended Packaging:

Corrugated boxes

Plastic crates

Netted bags

Packaging Weight: 5 kg, 10 kg, or as per buyer requirement

Handling Instructions: Avoid moisture accumulation and mechanical damage to maintain freshness